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Wall-E: 8.5/10
I generally dislike Disney but I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Its message was profound for a movie that's supposed to be for kids. I didn't care for the fact that the director tried to mimic R2-D2 a little bit with Wall-E, but it was a fun and interesting movie.
I watched a Kultur film of a Broadway play by Tennessee Williams
Eccentricities of a Nightingale ~ Tennessee Williams
I really liked this production. I copied some parts of this synoposis off the back of the DVD, adding my own words at the end.
Blythe Danner portrays the sensitive spinster, Alma Winemiller, in this emotional drama. Alma is frustrated with her longing for the socially prominent young doctor next door (Frank Langella)...I won't devulge anymore of the DVD text, since I think it gives away the storyline and ultimate climax. She lives with her strict minister father and a mother who has lost touch with reality. This is a sad story of a woman who is highly creative, inwardly beautiful; an emotionally charged, passionate person about life, who is trapped in a family, a sociey, a life she has no way to escape. I think the performances in this production were truly commendable and very nuanced. I liked the contrast between the very energetic and somewhat flamboyant (sometimes eccentric) mannerisms of Alma, as compared to the soft-spoken thoughful, intelligent personality of the young doctor. Some of their interchanges of thought are truly beautiful. A fine play and a great DVD to own; proud to add this one to my other fine Kultur films and plays. I love their offerings. I would have to give this a 10/10 in the play category on film. Very well done indeed!
Yep :DQuote:
Originally Posted by NickAdams
Easy Rider 10/10
Xenophobia, naivity, excitement about living, intellectual discussion, and a bad acid trip, what could be better?
I think that the production of Hollywood is rather moving back . I saw a nice movie for Al Bachino it was the Godfather it is really interesting and he was a big star
Halloween (1978)
Psycho (1960)
great mother and daughter scream tandem
Thats what i thought! Then i was like... did i miss something? maybe i'm wrong? Just very surreal.Quote:
Originally Posted by kandaurov
That is one of the best Silent movies I have ever seen! I will never forget the scene where the mother fleeing mother with her baby gets killed and she leans on the pram by the stair and the baby dies when the buggie gets to the end of the stair.:bawling: Such a famous scene!Quote:
Today's film was *drum roll* The Battleship of Potemkin, 1925
9.5/10
Indeed, a masterpiece. Unlike what I had discussed earlier about silent films, this one had me on the edge of my seat. Masterful story telling, with plenty of suspense and memorable moments, from depictions of savage atrocities to unabashed displays of joy. If it occasionally lulls you sometimes it's just to shake you up in the next moment. I decided not to give it the maximum rating mostly because it's blatantly propaganda, and as a general rule I don't like to be told what to think.
EDIT: Just found out this film is available at the Internet Archive as well: http://www.archive.org/details/BattleshipPotemkin
I watched A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999) last night for the hundredth time, and love that film! Sure, it may not have not followed Shakespeare's plot and details as closely as it could have, but Kevin Kline (as Bottom) and Stanley Tucci (as Puck) tickle and astound me! The visual effects I thought well done, too, especially the scenes in the forest amid Titania and Oberon.
9/10
I recently watched Cronos, directed by Guillermo Del Toro (Pan's Labrinyth) and was quite stunned. He has certainly grown as a director since that film, and the technology available to him has been bettered, but for a younger director, wow. 8.5/10
I'm stumped for tonight...I have a choice of THREE movies i love for tonight on three different channels at the same time! :(
Should i watch
A) As you like it (brilliant! although i do have it on DvD...)
B) Elizabeth (Joseph Fiennes... nuff said)
C) War of the Worlds...
Gah!
Niamh, which "As You Like it is" that? The Kenneth Branagh directed version or the older one with Helen Mirren? I have the first on DVD, but would love to get the second version, as well. I love Helen Mirren's acting.Quote:
Originally Posted by Niamh
I love the film "Elizabeth" ...haha...Joseph F...nuff said! :lol: I would probably vote on this one. I have seen it several times myself; about time now to see it again.
Never say the third film yet.
Its the branagh on of course!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
*sighs* it is a good movie! He just makes it even better! :DQuote:
I love the film "Elizabeth" ...haha...Joseph F...nuff said! :lol: I would probably vote on this one. I have seen it several times myself; about time now to see it again.
Its really good! I really enjoyed it!Quote:
Never say the third film yet.
Hi Niamh, You know I own that one and I have only watched it once so far. I don't know why that is. I guess since Mr.B is not actually in the film - darn...couldn't he have written himself into a small part at least? Don't get me wrong; I enjoyed the film; visually it was great and very artistic. I was undecided on whether I liked it as a whole though; strange, because I always like Ken's films; even some that have bombed according to the critics...I own nearly all now; just a few rare things I wish I had. I like "Majic Flute" and I liked the new "Sleuth". If you are a KB fan we started a fanclub in the social group section; I don't think you joined but maybe you did. I can't wait to see "Wallander" on TV, so I can get a major dose of Ken. I also am hungry to see "Valkayrie"; have you seen it yet? I have seen many clips of each now on Youtube.Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
I actually wish I could get the ones with Ken speaking with his native Irish accent; namely "Shadow of a Gunman" - love that play; and "The Billy Plays" trilogy. I have seen the first on Youtube and it is excellent. I just send for the O'Casey book of plays. I also saw most of the Billy trilogies and liked them very much. Neither seem to be available on DVD anywhere - not even in the UK *sad*.
Definitely so. I love that film. I thought of buying it but my library owns it and I can take it out free anytime. I need to rewatch it soon. It is a wonderful film and the costuming is so beautiful and so is the photography, the interiors, etc. I enjoyed every minute of it. The acting was impecable.Quote:
*sighs* it is a good movie! He just makes it even better!
I will have to see it eventually. I think our library owns that as well. They have a great selection and the price is right - free!Quote:
Its really good! I really enjoyed it!
Turned out Elizabeth was on 1.45mins earlier than As you like it so i watched most of Elizabeth and then switched over.
Just love As you Like it!!!!!! 9/10
Lucky you; getting to see them both was fortunate. I must re-watch "As You Like it". I though the setting was so beautiful and creative. I do love KB's films. He is fine director. I recall it was quite fun and had interesting characters. I guess it is on my soon to see list now. Nimah, did you see his "Magic Flute"? It's quite good and beautifully filmed, making use of CGI but not overdoing it. I felt it was tastefully done and the music is grand.Quote:
Originally Posted by Niamh